Auto-trail Camper Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Auto-trail Camper reliable? We analysed 2,723 real MOT tests across 125 vehicles to find out.
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The Auto-trail Camper is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, brake pipe excessively corroded and brake binding. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Auto-trail Camper.
Auto-trail Camper Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Auto-trail Camper. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Auto-trail Camper MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Auto-trail Camper to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Auto-trail Camper Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Auto-trail Camper fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Auto-trail Camper Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Auto-trail Camper owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Auto-trail Camper MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Auto-trail Camper year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 77 | 85.7% | 12,932 | 20,301 | 29,375 |
| 2006 | 127 | 84.3% | 10,880 | 15,628 | 31,354 |
| 2005 | 512 | 81.1% | 18,994 | 29,624 | 47,052 |
| 2004 | 815 | 80.4% | 21,489 | 31,079 | 43,267 |
| 2003 | 489 | 82.4% | 22,453 | 37,014 | 50,255 |
| 2002 | 481 | 78.6% | 26,402 | 38,732 | 52,802 |
| 2001 | 190 | 81.1% | 23,903 | 35,028 | 47,793 |
How Long Does a Auto-trail Camper Last?
Based on 125 Auto-trail Camper vehicles on UK roads.
Auto-trail Camper Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Auto-trail Camper MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Auto-trail Camper
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.7% MOT pass rate from 77 tests
78.6% MOT pass rate from 481 tests
The best year to buy a used Auto-trail Camper is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.7% across 77 tests. The 2002 model year has the lowest pass rate at 78.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Auto-trail Camper Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto-trail Camper THIS CAR | 81.0% | 2,723 | 32,136 mi | 25 yrs |
| Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Cheyenne | 77.7% | 5,772 | 36,448 mi | 25 yrs |
| Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca | 75.7% | 4,888 | 33,757 mi | 25 yrs |
| Auto-trail Motorhome | 79.9% | 4,761 | 32,360 mi | 25 yrs |
| Volkswagen Passat Sel TDI | 88.2% | 2,357 | 58,409 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Cheyenne (77.7% pass rate) and the Auto-trail Ducato 15 LWB Td Carioca (75.7% pass rate), the Auto-trail Camper outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Auto-trail Camper has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.0% across 2,723 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Auto-trail Camper are windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (38 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (16), and brake binding (16). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Auto-trail Camper owner drives around 1,745 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Auto-trail Camper models stay on UK roads for around 25 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.